BRINGING THE SUNSHINE TO
WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE CARE ABOUT
We are a mother/daughter duo who, over two years ago, replaced the serenity of the Sunny Coast in Australia with the rolling hills of the Penines.
After spending a lot of her life in the pool, or on horseback, Kate is not new to the fitness industry. Her OG plan was to get a job as a reformer pilates instructor, however she quickly noticed a lack of reformer studios at the time.
So, new plan (?!): create our own Studio.
First, we lay the foundations with our intentions: everyone leaves in a good mood, community is the best medicine, where you’re starting from doesn’t matter. We always say: “we take movement seriously, but not ourselves.” When you come to class we want you to feel at home and leave standing that little bit taller.
From here, we’ve built a wonderful team of qualified, and experienced reformer pilates instructors who are passionate about sharing their love for movement. The day after class expect to feel muscles you didn't know existed. Make sure to drink plenty of water and stretch if you need!
Testimonials
Loved By Our Members
Seriously! Don’t take our word for it, here are some things people have to say about us.
“My first Pilates class was in January 2025. Being a middle aged bloke with a bad back, I have spent years trying to find a Yoga or Pilates class at the weekend locally. I signed up as soon as I saw an advert for Ballantyne Studio. By late August I went to my regular chiropractor appointment and for the first time in years - she had nothing to do! I find the Sculpt class just as hard as I need, and/or can manage! Kate Ballantyne is such a good instructor and manages to track all 8 attendees so that we each get the most out of the class. Thanks, Kate - you're just what my back needed!”
— Dominic., Member (Google Review)
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“This is the best exercise I have found. Kate is so high energy making classes challenging but fun . You really feel like you get a total body work out without any stress on your joints.”
— Joanne., Member (Google Review)
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“Absolutely loving my experience at Ballantyne Studio! As a newcomer to Pilates, I was a bit nervous, but the atmosphere here is so welcoming and supportive. The instructors are knowledgeable and truly attentive. Special shoutout to Kate—she’s fantastic! Her guidance and encouragement make every class enjoyable and empowering. Highly recommend!”
— Cristina., Member (Google Review)